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Greece's Ministry of National Defence, led by Nikos Dendias, announced a comprehensive modernization plan for the Hellenic Air Force by 2030, including 200 advanced fighter jets and hundreds of AI-enabled unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). This large-scale military AI deployment poses credible future risks associated with autonomous weapons systems.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the integration of hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles and the use of artificial intelligence in future operational concepts, such as collaborative combat aircraft and decision-making systems. While no harm has occurred yet, the development and deployment of AI-enabled military drones and autonomous systems inherently carry plausible risks of harm, including escalation of military conflicts or accidental engagements. The event is not an AI Incident because no harm has materialized, nor is it Complementary Information or Beneficial Use, as it is not about responding to external harm but about military capability development. Hence, it fits the definition of an AI Hazard.[AI generated]